Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Suame Constituency, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has affirmed his decision to exit the legislative chamber upon completing his present term. The announcement marks a notable development in the political landscape as Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu signals his intention to conclude his parliamentary service after the current term.

The legislator, who is set to mark 28 years in parliament by 2024, reiterated once again during an interview with Kwame Nkrumah Tikese on Okay FM that he will not pursue re-election in 2024.

“Akans have a saying that a man does not go back to lick his spit. I’ve already mentioned it a number of times and I still stand by it,” he stated of a possible U-turn.

According to him, while he is yet to officially write to the New Patriotic Party informing the leadership of his decision, his mind is already made up.

The NPP ahead of the 2024 general elections has held primaries in constituencies that do not have seats in parliament - orphan constituencies so called.

Meanwhile, the party has fixed early 2024 to hold parliamentary primaries in constituencies with sitting Members of Parliament.